Blowfish Deserve Management
Blowfish, once the bane of inshore anglers intent on catching flounder and fluke, but pretty much absent from the fishing scene for many years, have been appearing in increasing numbers over the past several years.
From The Editor
Spoon-Fed Sharks
On or about October 15, the striped bass fishery exploded in New York Bight, with huge bass reported from off the Rockaways in New York down along Monmouth County in New Jersey.
Final Stages of the Fisherman’s Dream Boat Challenge
The Fisherman’s Dream Boat Fishing Challenge is a season long, multi-species, region wide fishing contest where Fisherman Magazine subscribers compete to win the most amazing prizes of any contest!
ASMFC Finds Foreign Company Omega Protein Out Of Compliance
We recently reported on industrial fishing giant Omega Protein blatantly ignoring the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s (ASMFC) 51,000 metric ton catch limit for menhaden (bunker, pogies) in Chesapeake Bay.
Square Dancers Unite!
How would you like to show off your passion for striper fishing while supporting marine conservation efforts in the state of New Jersey through a specialty license plate emblazoned with an image of a striped bass?
OH, Canada!
I received a press release from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) and American Sportfishing Association (ASA) regarding the wanton disregard of our coastal menhaden resource by a Canadian conglomerate masquerading as an American commercial fishing operation.
Mrac Votes on Striped Bass Options
A special meeting of the Marine Resources Advisory Council (MRAC) was held on Tuesday, October 22nd at the Department of Conservation’s Marine Resources headquarters in East Setauket.
Release, Reduce & Rebuild
The Atlantic Striped Bass Management Board is expected to wrap up its discussion at the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASFMC) meeting in New Hampshire that day at 5:45 p.m. with consideration of approving Addendum VI to the striped bass management plan.
The 3“R”s of Striped Bass
Here we are, issue #34 of the 2019 print schedule. I know it sounds cliché to say, but where did the season go?
Restore West Brook Pond Dam
Several weeks backs we addressed the need for repairing the dam at West Brook Pond, located in Oakdale/Great River and within the boundaries of Bayard Cutting Arboretum, which is maintained by Long Island State Parks.
Dealt A Bad Hand
The “Green New Deal” policy that’s so popular with some politicians and environmental activists has some folks spooked.
Oh, Canada!
I received a press release from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (TRCP) and American Sportfishing Association (ASA) regarding the wanton disregard of our coastal menhaden resource by a Canadian conglomerate masquerading as an American commercial fishing operation.
Release‘em Right
While the concept of catch and release is a good one, whether by choice or due to undersize fish, it is critical that it be practiced properly.
Shore-based Sharking
There has been a good amount of confusion concerning catching sharks from shore as a result of the dramatic increase in their numbers in recent years.
Rebuild West Brook Pond Dam
It has been months now since West Brook Pond in Oakdale/Great River was completely drained as a result of the dam at its southern end failing.
Striper Deadline Looms
Three NJ striped bass hearings are in the books, Roselle Park (8 attendees), Ocean City (52) and Manahawkin (84).
